President Trump has signed an executive order to close the de minimis trade loophole, imposing new tariffs on low-cost imports from China. Starting May 2, shipments under $800 will face a 30% duty or tariffs of $25 per item, rising to $50 per item by June.

President Trump announces new tariffs, including a 10% duty on UK imports and 25% on global car imports, claiming they will benefit American workers and taxpayers. UK officials express disappointment, highlighting potential economic impacts and emphasizing ongoing negotiations to mitigate effects.

Archaeologists have unearthed a monumental 2,000-year-old tomb at Pompeii's Porta Sarno necropolis, revealing over 50 cremation burials and two nearly life-size statues. The findings, including a statue potentially depicting a high-status priestess, offer insights into Pompeii's religious roles and societal hierarchy.

DeepMind's AI, Dreamer, has autonomously learned to collect Minecraft diamonds, marking a milestone in AI development. Utilizing reinforcement learning, Dreamer predicts outcomes, enhancing its decision-making and paving the way for real-world applications.

Bayer faces a landmark lawsuit in Vienne, filed by the Grataloup family, over alleged birth defects linked to glyphosate exposure during pregnancy. This case, first against Bayer-Monsanto for such claims, highlights rising global concerns about glyphosate's health risks despite its EU reauthorization in 2023.

AI breakthroughs in deep learning are transforming eye disease diagnosis by analyzing retinal images with high precision. This advancement offers promising clinical applications and has the potential to improve early detection and treatment, especially in resource-limited settings.

Lumai, an AI accelerator startup from Oxford, has raised over $10 million to advance optical computing, aiming to outperform traditional silicon with 50 times more efficiency. This investment arrives as U.S. data centers face a projected tripling in power consumption by 2028, highlighting the urgency for energy-efficient AI solutions.

Google is negotiating with CoreWeave to lease Nvidia AI servers, aiming to boost its AI capabilities amid a competitive market and chip shortages. This move highlights the strategic importance of securing GPU resources as demand for AI processing power grows.

A coalition of 100 environmental groups is urging a ban on new offshore oil and gas exploration ahead of June's UN Ocean Conference in Nice. They argue this aligns with the Paris Agreement and is crucial for ocean conservation and climate regulation.

A deadly weather system has struck the Midwest and mid-South, causing at least one death and injuring ten, with severe storms and tornadoes reported. Over 37 million people are under flood watches as officials warn of historic flash floods and continued severe weather, prompting emergency responses from state governors.